BEN SHEPPARD NEWS

Set for first career start Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Sheppard will fill in for Aaron Nesmith (knee). He is flanked by Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner in the starting lineup.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 20 minutes Sheppard notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 108-103 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Sheppard continues to see a decent sized role for the Pacers, but his production has left a lot to be desired. Over his last seven appearances, Sheppard has averaged 6.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes, hitting 41.7 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Dallas Sheppard (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Sheppard will return to action Tuesday after missing Indiana's last two contests with a non-COVID illness. The rookie guard is averaging 9.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.4 minutes across his last five appearances.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Sheppard (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Dallas.

Impact Sheppard has missed back-to-back games due to an illness. He wasn't with the team for Sunday's game in San Antonio, but he was expected to make the trip to Dallas, suggesting he has a good chance of being cleared Tuesday.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Sheppard (illness) isn't with the team for Sunday's game in San Antonio, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard will miss a second straight game due to an illness and join the team for Tuesday's matchup in Dallas. Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell are candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench in Sheppard's absence.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given questionable designation Sheppard (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Sheppard was a late addition to the injury report Friday and was ultimately sidelined due to an illness. Even if he's cleared to suit up, it's unclear if the rookie will have a role now that Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is healthy.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Sheppard (illness) will not play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Sheppard was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately get the night off. Some combination of Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Benedict Mathurin figure to be in line to absorb the rookie's minutes.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Sheppard is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans due to an illness.

Impact Sheppard's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's contest. If the rookie guard is ruled out, Bennedict Mathurin could receive increased playing time.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 15 points Sheppard had 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 12 minutes during Sunday's 133-111 victory over Dallas.

Impact With 15 points and five triples, the rookie set new career-best marks for each. He's been thriving in the absence of Aaron Nesmith (ankle) with his floor spacing, hitting a total of eight three-pointers in his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sheppard earning trust of Indiana Pacers with his hard play and quality performances Sheppard has been playing more of late

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed back to NBA The Pacers recalled Sheppard from the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards. However, the rookie guard is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Pacers recalled Sheppard from the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Sheppard will return to the Pacers alongside fellow rookie Jarace Walker. Sheppard is averaging 2.9 points in 6.6 minutes across his 14 NBA appearances this season.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA The Pacers recalled Sheppard from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Tuesday.

Impact Sheppard and Jarace Walker were sent down to the G League earlier in the day and played in the Mad Ants' 109-106 loss to Santa Cruz. Sheppard finished the contest with 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Pacers Sheppard was elevated to the Pacers' roster Sunday morning.

Impact Sheppard joins the Pacers in advance of Monday's game against Milwaukee. He registered 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and five rebounds in a G League victory over Birmingham on Friday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League The Pacers recalled Sheppard from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard and fellow rookie first-round pick Jarace Walker both joined the G League club on Tuesday and started in the Mad Ants' 131-97 win over the Windy City Bulls. The 22-year-old shooting guard played 33 minutes in the win, finishing with 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. Sheppard should be available for the Pacers' next game Thursday in Miami but is unlikely to be featured in head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA club The Pacers recalled Sheppard from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard and Jarace Walker started the Mad Ants' matchup against the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday but have since returned to the NBA club. Sheppard finished the contest with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers first-round picks Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard assigned to G League for playing time Walker and Sheppard got their first G League action Wednesday

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plays 15 minutes in blowout loss Sheppard logged six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 loss to Boston.

Impact Sheppard played double-digit minutes for the first time this year and knocked down two shots from beyond the arc in the blowout loss. However, he hasn't been part of the Pacers' rotation outside of blowouts early in the season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE